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M1288 Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1/
Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle
Specifications
Country of Origin/Used by: | USA |
First Produced/Service Dates: | Began production in 2014, with 72 vehicles to be delivered to SOCOM by 2016 |
Manufactured by: | Flyer Defense, LLC. and General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems |
Crew: | Up to 9 (adaptable to mission) |
Armament: |
Multiple weapons configurations can be fitted
depending on
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Engine: | 4 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel (using JP-8 fuel) |
Miscellaneous Info: |
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) initiated the
Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1 (GMV 1.1) program to find a suitable vehicle
to replace their HMMWV based GMV’s.
The
As a confusing side note, another version of the Flyer 72 ALSV was entered into the US Army's later Ultra Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV) Program, which it also won. That version is referred to as the M1297 Army Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1. In yet another Army program in 2019, a new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was to be selected. The upgraded Flyer 72 was also entered into this competition by Polaris, but with Oshkosh Defense joining them as a partner. Unfortunately, the Flyer 72 was not selected again by the Army, being beaten out by the Infantry Squad Vehicle submitted by the General Motors Defense LLC./Ricardo PLC consortium. |
Data Sheet Available: |
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Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |
M1288 GMV 1.1/Flyer 72 ALSV Photos | General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
M1288 GMV 1.1/Flyer 72 ALSV Information and Photos | General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems |
Printed
Reference | Author |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Flyer 72 ASLV Model Kit (T35169) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin. |
Accessory/Detail Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |